Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Surety Bonds & Insurance Solutions
Colonial Surety has been a trusted leader in the surety and insurance industry since 1930. We combine decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to provide professionals and businesses with fast, direct access to bonds and insurance products. Our team of experienced underwriters and customer service representatives delivers personalized support tailored to the unique needs of contractors, attorneys, pension professionals, and more. As a direct insurer licensed in all 50 U.S. states and territories, we maintain an A Excellent rating from AM Best Company and are Treasury-listed for federal surety obligations. Our proprietary digital platform enables instant purchases of I-Bond and I-Insurance products, streamlining processes for clients nationwide.We specialize in niche market solutions, including ERISA fidelity bonds and employee dishonesty coverage, while maintaining compliance with Department of Labor standards. Our commitment to innovation has driven milestones such as the first digital bond purchase process in 2001 and expanded insurance offerings in 2020. With a focus on partnership and client management tools, we empower agents and professionals to serve their clients more efficiently. Our physical expansion in 2015 and enhanced online presence since 2017 reflect our ongoing dedication to meeting evolving industry demands.
Services
Surety Bonds
Fidelity Bonds
Insurance Products
Cyber Insurance
Employee Dishonesty Coverage
ERISA Bonds
Professional Liability Insurance
General Liability Insurance
Details
- Year established: 1930
Highlights and features
- We offer a streamlined digital purchase process for instant bond and insurance acquisition
- Our direct insurer model provides cost savings across all 50 U.S. states and territories
- We pioneered instant insurance products like I-Bond and I-Insurance
- Our team maintains decades of bonding and insurance expertise
- We hold Treasury authorization and AM Best A Excellent financial strength rating
Associations and certifications
- AM Best A Excellent
- Treasury Listed
- Department of Labor Approved
Services
Surety Bonds
We provide legally binding surety bonds for contractors, licensees, and professionals nationwide. Our Treasury-authorized solutions ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Digital instant issuance available for thousands of bond types through our proprietary I-Bond platform.
Fidelity Bonds
Our specialized fidelity bonds protect against employee dishonesty and meet ERISA requirements for pension professionals. Coverage includes financial institutions, retirement plan sponsors, and fiduciaries. Treasury-listed bonds available in all 50 states with instant digital options.
Insurance Products
We offer tailored insurance solutions including cyber insurance, employment practices liability, and professional liability coverage. Our Business Owners Policy (BOP) combines multiple protections. Direct insurer status ensures competitive pricing with no hidden fees across all U.S. territories.
Digital Bond Purchase
Our proprietary platform enables 24/7 online bond purchases with instant digital delivery. The process requires no paper applications for eligible bonds. Thousands of license bonds available instantly through our I-Bond system for professionals in multiple industries.
Partnership Programs
We provide client management tools and programs for agents, attorneys, and pension professionals. Our partnership-focused approach includes specialized bonding solutions for retirement plan sponsors and market niche packages with value-added business services.
Questions
What types of bonds do you offer?
We provide surety bonds, fidelity bonds, ERISA bonds, and specialty bonds for contractors, professionals, and businesses nationwide.
Can I purchase bonds instantly online?
Yes, our I-Bond® platform offers instant digital bonds for thousands of license types with no paper applications required.
Are you licensed in all 50 states?
Yes, we're licensed in all U.S. states and territories with Treasury authorization for federal surety obligations.
What insurance products do you provide?
We offer cyber insurance, employment practices liability, professional liability, general liability, and business owners policies.
How long have you been in business?
We've been serving clients since 1930 with our digital bond process available since 2001.
Do you work with insurance agents?
Yes, we offer partnership programs with client management tools for agents and professionals.
